Innovation Services Intern | Naperville, IL

IMEG Corp.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentor program

Path to full-time

IDEA Program

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Job summary

IMEG Corp. in Naperville, IL is offering a Sustainability & Energy Innovation Services Intern position for a 10–12 week summer program.

You will work with engineers on energy modeling, daylight and carbon analyses, and LEED/WELL/PHIUS/Green Globes certification support, while learning via shadowing senior staff. You will gain hands-on experience across multiple sustainability projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams and adhering to project budgets.

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years towards a BS in Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent.
• Prior internship in the building design consulting industry preferred.
• Strong interest in sustainability and innovation.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering analyses and sustainability measures across projects.
• Support energy modeling, daylight analysis, and carbon analysis.
• Document workflows and prepare reports for project teams.
• Coordinate design information with disciplines to inform energy models.

Skills

Sustainability interest

Innovation mindset

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

2 years towards BS in Engineering/Architecture

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Innovation Services Intern | Naperville, IL# IMEG Careers## Innovation Services Intern | Naperville, ILApply: Naperville, IL: Full time: Posted Today: R-16448**Innovation Services Intern - Sustainability & Energy | Naperville, IL** *100% Employee-Owned · Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture* This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities. IMEG is hiring an Innovation Services Intern in Naperville, IL to support the innovation team by providing technical assistance, documenting workflows, and actively learning new technologies that support the firm’s strategic projects. Over 10-12 weeks, you will gain hands-on experience while supporting innovation project initiatives in multiple areas of specialty. You will shadow senior specialists and contribute to early-stage innovation tasks, including research, data collection, reporting, troubleshooting, and process documentation. This role also supports knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration across the firm.## ## **At a Glance****Location:** Naperville, IL **Discipline:** Innovation Services - Sustainability & Energy **Ownership:** 100% employee-owned (ESOP) **Work Schedule:** Full-time in office, 10-12 week summer program **Program Length:** 10-12 week summer program **Sponsorship:** Not available### **What You'll Do** The Sustainability & Energy Intern will work closely with a team of experienced engineers and consultants on engineering analysis, and implementation of sustainability and energy efficiency measures in buildings. As part of the Sustainability and Energy team, you will have the opportunity to support sustainable design through energy modeling, daylight analysis, carbon analysis, life cycle cost analysis, LEED/WELL/PHIUS/Green Globes certification support and administration, and CFD analysis. This position will be expected to work within the project’s monetary budget as well as collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience over the course of 10-12 weeks. Principal Responsibilities • Assist with supporting sustainable design practices across the company • Assist with building performance analyses on IMEG projects • Assist with the achievement of project’s green building certification which includes but is not limited to performing energy modeling, documentation, and leading certification for entire project team • Assist with coordinating design information from other disciplines such as architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical and equipment suppliers to inform energy models • Assist in identifying strategies to decarbonize project’s building and/or campus which includes performing solar photovoltaic assessment and calculations • Assist in making sustainable design recommendations and design decisions with support from senior staff • Assist with researching latest code requirements for energy efficient design including but not limited to LEED, IECC, and ASHRAE 90.1 • Assist with preparation and issuance of reports## **What You'll Bring**### Required Skills/Abilities • Strong interest in sustainability and innovation • Working knowledge of building interior and exterior systems • Working knowledge of green building certifications such as LEED, WELL, Living Building, etc. • Proficient with MS Office Suite including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and Outlook • Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups Education and Experience • Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent required • Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred ### Salary$22.00 - $24.00 per hour ## **Why IMEG** We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet. • A paid internship with real, hands-on project work, not busywork • A structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns • A clear path to full-time: many interns and co-ops convert to full-time roles at IMEG • IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology • Real impact from day one: at IMEG, an intern once became our Virtual Reality leader • Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee-owned firm • MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations ### **Bring Your Career to IMEG**Apply today and bring your curiosity, ideas, and problem-solving skills to work that supports innovation across IMEG.**IMEG**, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.Want to learn more about **IMEG** and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/. ***IMEG** is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.**All applicants have the right to request access, correction, and deletion of their personal information from our system. In order to make a request, please email [e-mail].*As a people-centered engineering firm we know **IMEG’s** brand is centered around the technical skills of our people. We are 100% employee-owned and we value the collective abilities, expertise, and continuity of our team members. We understand the importance of an engaged culture and the power of teamwork. We believe in investing in our people and their professional futures through continuous training, community involvement, and the ability to develop a niche specialty. We also believe in committing to the same sustainability ideals we encourage for our clients – a practice of reduce, reuse, and recycle. We are **IMEG**.